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Winter. Fresh fruits and vegetables. When gardens and farmland are buried under snow, it's easy to think these two don't go together, but actually, winter offers us a wide array of super healthy, …
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By Cheryl Shaw
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2/22/18
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The standard prescription for flu is to stay home and rest, drink plenty of fluids, and keep pain and fever under control with over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen.But this flu season has been a …
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By Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times
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2/16/18
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The roar of a jet plane, the rumble of a big rig, that shrill scream from the siren of a speeding emergency vehicle:The common but loud noises that keep you awake at night and agitate you throughout …
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By Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post
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2/16/18
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Q: I recently read about a sugar additive being linked to the rise of a killer bug. What is this additive, how do I avoid it, and how serious is the threat?A: Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, is a …
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By Robert Ashley, M.D,
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2/16/18
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Did you know this week was Cardiac Rehabilitation Week?Each year, over 720,000 Americans will suffer a heart attack - and over a quarter of those patients will have a second heart attack. The …
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By Jeff Harr, RCEP,
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2/15/18
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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's Legislature took a step Tuesday toward enshrining the right to health care in the state Constitution, a move that would be unprecedented in the United States but raises …
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By Andrew Selsky, The Associated Press
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2/15/18
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Free food resources available during school vacationsThe Hunger Council of the Windham Region is committed to making sure that all children have the tools they need to succeed, including good …
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2/15/18
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TRENTON, N.J. — Preliminary research suggesting that some diabetes patients may be injecting medicine that has partially disintegrated is causing concern even as serious questions are raised …
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By Linda A. Johnson, The Associated Press
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2/12/18
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What is the difference between a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest? One of the biggest differences is time. A person having a heart attack may have time to get help. One out of four deaths in …
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By Lisa May
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2/8/18
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Most people think of hot summer weather when they think about dehydration. However, dehydration can occur even during the coldest months. Drinking enough water when taking part in cold outdoor …
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By John Todd
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2/8/18
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